Service bulletin 330212
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10150375 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-12-03 |
| Manufacturer's number | 330212 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2012-12-01 |
| NHTSA component | SUSPENSION |
NHTSA's summary
Rattling Noise from Rear Axle. A rattling noise is heard from the rear axle when driving over rough or uneven road surfaces. Internal tolerances of rear shocks
The document
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Components
Suspension
| BMW 640I | 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| BMW 650I | 2012, 2013 |
| BMW M6 | 2013 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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